By Hope NewsroomThursday 12 Aug 2021NewsReading Time: 2 minutes
Today’s headlines from the Hope News team. You can listen to hourly bulletin updates at hopenews.com.au.
Public health orders will be tightened as part of a crackdown on people ignoring COVID rules.
NSW’s crisis cabinet has asked Police Commissioner Mick Fuller to strengthen police powers in response to breaches.
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Police have begun to patrol Rookwood cemetery in Sydney’s west after several recent funerals violated public health orders by having more then 10 mourners.
Cemetery operators said they’re working closely with funeral directors and key faith groups, such as the Lebanese Muslim Association and the Greek Orthodox Church to implement COVID-safe practices.
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A large section of north-western New South Wales is now in lockdown, after a man infected with COVID-19 travelled from Bathurst to Walgett.
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A woman has been arrested after allegedly being involved in a home invasion in Sydney’s west this morning.
Police have been told three people forced their way into a Canley Heights home.
A woman in her mid-30s was detained by a man who lived there.
The others fled.
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Police are appealing for public assistance to find a man missing in Sydney’s north.
Police and family are concerned for his welfare as he has a medical condition.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall and of a medium build, and has shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes.
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In Queensland, rescuers are resuming efforts to free a young humpback whale, trapped in the shark nets off the Gold Coast.
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Wildlife authorities in Western Australia are investigating a video showing a teenager putting an e-cigarette into the mouth of a quokka on Rottnest Island.